Lumps and Skin Masses
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Could A Foreign Body Be Causing That Wound?
Jul 30 2020
Our Pet of the Month for July is a special cat named Rey. She is a lovely 5-year-old Torbie with a history of inhalant allergies affecting her skin. She gets…
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Ear Aches- Not Always an Ear Infection
Aug 09 2018
Stockton is a 3 year old Terrier Mix who loves running through the long grass. He also is a big fan of scratches behind his ears. One day…
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Scared Pets Need Veterinary Care Too!
Oct 17 2017
Bentley is a 6 year old Border Collie Mix that has never really liked going to see the veterinarian. As he grew older, his anxiety about coming to the veterinary…
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When Grass Goes to Seed – Beware of Grass Awns
Sep 20 2017
Henry is a handsome 9 year old Standard Schnauzer with lots of coarse, silver fur. He is our Pet of the Month for September. In August, he was seen at…
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Don’t Ignore That Lump – It Could be Breast Cancer
Aug 14 2017
Many dogs and cats develop various lumps and bumps as they age. Some of these are insignificant and small, like skin tags, but others can become irregular large growths that…
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What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin?
Apr 17 2017
The skin is an amazing part of the body. It is the first line of defense against infection and contains a number of specialized cells that produce hair, form the…
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Swollen Toe – Ingrown Nail or Something More Serious?
Oct 19 2016
Nina is one lucky kitty! Her alert owner brought her to Hawthorne Hills Veterinary Hospital when she noticed a toe that looked abnormal. Nina’s 5th toe on her right front…
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Have you noticed a lump or bump on your cat or dog?
Jan 06 2015
Rusty is our pet of the month for January. He is a 7 year old labradoodle who loves to carry his stuffed toy bone around with him, even while at…